Master Scheduler

Job Purpose

Plan, schedule and coordinate raw material, production, and/or finished goods schedules to ensure 100% on-time customer deliveries while optimizing manufacturing efficiency and inventory turns.
Act as backup to materials manager as needed. 
 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with customer Materials Manager/Scheduler to ensure expectations are met and positive relations are maintained.
• Review customer releases and shipping schedules to establish production priorities and produce/update manufacturing schedules on a daily basis.
• Generate MRP runs and production schedules to optimize manufacturing efficiency and raw material ordering.
• Coordinate production requirements with Operations Managers and Supervisors to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier shipments and deliveries. Effective communication and escalation of material issues within the organization
• Monitor inventory records and ensure all system data is timely and accurate.
• Manage all customer release and inventory systems such as CUM ship quantities and electronic communications, example Ford DDL systems or GM equivalent.
• Oversee and prepare various management reports on daily operations and month-end statements according to company policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze inventory at stock locations to ensure that the proper inventory levels are being maintained and adjust levels to changes in customer demand.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving to ensure an adequate amount of dunnage and containers are available to support the manufacturing activities of Dana and our suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.  

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/business/engineering preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• MRP experience required (SAP experience is preferred).
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must have effective communication and analytical skills.
• Preferred five years’ experience in production/inventory control in manufacturing environment.
• Availability on off-shifts and some weekends when necessary.
• Working knowledge of MRP and Microsoft Office software systems, specifically working SAP knowledge.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships and excellent written and oral communications.